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Issue #982

13 Jul

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🎒 Tanger Outlets Invites Community to 'Stuff the Bus'

Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach is once again asking the community to help local students start the school year prepared. The annual Stuff the Bus donation drive will take place Aug. 8-9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with donations benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Volusia-Flagler Counties. Shoppers are encouraged to bring school supplies, backpacks, clothing and shoes to the collection site located near the H&M and Polo stores. As an added incentive, the first 50 donors each day will receive a free backpack. The annual event provides an easy way for residents to make a meaningful difference for local children as the new school year approaches.

🚀 Late-Night SpaceX Launch Could Be Visible Across Central Florida

Space enthusiasts may want to set an alarm this week as SpaceX prepares to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday, July 14. If weather and visibility cooperate, the launch could be seen from much of Central Florida, including the Daytona Beach area, and potentially as far north as Jacksonville Beach and south to West Palm Beach. Overnight launches often produce especially dramatic views as the rocket illuminates the dark sky and leaves behind a glowing contrail. As always, launch times remain subject to change based on weather and technical conditions.

Flock Camera Poll Results

Several respondents left comments summarized below:


The comments reveal a clear divide over Flock traffic cameras and driver privacy. Six of the 10 respondents supported the cameras, arguing that law-abiding drivers have little to fear and that the technology could help police solve crimes, apprehend suspects, investigate incidents and identify reckless or red-light-running drivers.

Four respondents expressed strong privacy concerns. They described the cameras as a form of “Big Brother” surveillance, warned about the country moving toward a police state and questioned where the collected information is stored or shared. One commenter cited the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. Another raised concerns about accuracy and accountability, noting that a photograph of a license plate identifies the vehicle’s registered owner but does not necessarily establish who was driving.

Overall, supporters emphasized public safety and crime prevention, while opponents questioned the routine tracking of people who are not suspected of wrongdoing and the potential misuse of collected data.

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This Day In Florida History

  • 1716 — Pedro de Olivera y Fullana began serving as royal governor of Spanish Florida.

  • 1742 — Spanish forces associated with La Florida withdrew from St. Simons Island after the failed campaign against Fort Frederica.

  • 1863 — Union naval forces targeted Confederate saltworks near the Ochlockonee River after operations around St. Marks.

  • 1865 — William Marvin began serving as Florida’s provisional governor during Reconstruction.

  • 1883 — Cataline Simmons, a Jacksonville minister, businessman, and early Black public official, died.

  • 1927 — Miami officials dumped an estimated $250,000 worth of confiscated liquor into the Gulf Stream during Prohibition.

  • 1943 — Florida’s attorney general issued a formal opinion on transporting persons adjudged insane from other states.

  • 1961 — Union County Times published its July 13 issue in Lake Butler.

  • 1961 — The Brooksville Sun-Journal published its July 13 issue in Brooksville.

  • 1962 — The Florida Supreme Court issued its decision in Farley v. Collins.

  • 1962 — International satellite telephone service began using Telstar, the communications satellite launched from Cape Canaveral three days earlier.

  • 1964 — The Tampa Times: University of South Florida Campus Edition published its July 13 issue.

  • 1964 — The Orange County Board of County Commissioners met as a Board of Tax Equalization.

  • 1977 — The Florida Supreme Court modified English v. McCrary on denial of rehearing.

  • 2000 — The Florida Supreme Court struck proposed Florida Civil Rights Initiative amendments from the November ballot.

Jim Taylor Roofing – Four Decades of Local Experience You Can Trust

If your roof needs work, chances are someone in Ormond Beach has already pointed you toward Jim Taylor. He's been roofing for 45 years and became state certified back in 2005 — a lifelong local who's spent decades keeping this community covered, literally.

Jim Taylor, Jr. - Jim Taylor

These days, the business is very much a family affair. Jim handles estimates, his son Jim Taylor Jr. — coming up on 21 years in the trade himself this August — runs the crews, and the office (permits included) is staffed by family as well. It's the kind of setup that keeps a small business running on trust as much as trucks and ladders.

Jim Taylor Roofing handles both flat and sloped roofs, repairs and full replacements, but they've carved out a specialty in mobile home parks, where their experience runs deep. They're also expanding into metal roofing — rib panels are their bread and butter right now, with standing seam next on the list. For beachside homes, aluminum and galvalume are the go-to choices, prized for holding up against salt air and corrosion without rusting.

Like a lot of skilled trades right now, their biggest challenge isn't finding work — it's finding help. If you know someone looking for a solid trade to learn, this could be the crew to talk to.

You can find Jim Taylor Roofing on Facebook, at JImTaylorRoofing.com or reach out directly to Jim at 386-673-5216 for an estimate. Support for local, family-run businesses like this one is what keeps Ormond Beach feeling like Ormond Beach. Please mention Ormond Local Pulse when you call.

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Events for July 13, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🍽️ DINNER CHURCH AT TOMOKA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 6:00 PM
    Tomoka United Methodist Church Bleekman Hall, 1000 Old Tomoka Rd., Ormond Beach
    Join the community for a unique "Dinner Church" experience, blending a shared meal with worship and conversation in a welcoming environment.
  • Event: 🎨2026 Summer ART Camp, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    St. James Episcopal Church, 44 S Halifax Dr, Ormond Beach
    A creative summer camp program kicking off a new weekly session for local youth. Participants explore various mediums, learn artistic techniques, and collaborate on engaging art projects.
  • Event: 🖼️Quiet Light: The Art of Sara Pedigo, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
    A serene solo exhibition showcasing paintings that examine the beauty of natural and domestic lighting setups. Perfect for a quiet Monday gallery walk alongside the museum's historic gardens.

Holly Hill

  • Event: 🏓Open Play Pickleball, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
    Start the week with a game at Holly Hill's massive 49-court pickleball center. Monday open play offers a great mix of casual matches and fitness for all experience levels.

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🧘Yoga in the Rose Garden, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Riverfront Esplanade (Rose Garden), 249 N Beach St, Daytona Beach
    Unwind for the evening with an outdoor yoga session surrounded by blooms. This gentle stretch and alignment class is held along the beautiful Halifax River waterfront.

Events for July 14, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🍦 Sweets & Treats Summer Camp (Day 2 of 5), All Day
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
    Day two of this popular, interactive summer program for children ages 6–11, focusing on creating sweet-themed arts and crafts projects.
  • Event: ⚾ Transition Tuesdays: Youth Machine Pitch, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Volusia Sports Center, 1137 S Nova Road, Ormond Beach
    A specialized sports clinic designed to help youth athletes smoothly transition from their spring machine pitch league into upcoming divisions.

Holly Hill

  • Event: 🏓 Open Play Pickleball, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
    Tuesday open recreational play continues across Pictona's world-class 49-court layout. Perfect for both local drop-ins and visitor matches.

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 📋 VCS District Bargaining Session, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Volusia United Educators, 1381 Educators Road, Daytona Beach
    A scheduled public labor negotiation session between the Volusia County School District's bargaining team and Volusia United Educators (VUE).
  • Event: 🧸 Early Learning Coalition Mobile Unit, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Pkwy, Daytona Beach
    A free community resource popup providing developmental tools, books, and family support information for parents of young children.
  • Event: 🎤 Just Peachy Duo Live Music, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Hard Rock Hotel (Sessions Stage), 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
    Unwind by the ocean with a live performance from the Just Peachy Duo, playing an eclectic array of popular hits on the Sessions stage.
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